Sir Elton's summer curry party

Tonight is curry night at Sir Elton John's house. The star's annual White Tie And Tiara ball at his Old Windsor home, in aid of his Aids foundation, will have an Indian theme this year.

A source said: "Elton has a different theme every year and Indian is a great chance for silks and bright colours, but it won't be onion bhajis and poppadoms - it will be the best Indian fine dining."

The guest list features Liz Hurley and her Indian tycoon boyfriend Arun Nayar. Entertainment will be laid on by Take That - and it is rumoured Robbie Williams will join in.

A friend of the singer said today: "Robbie has got a gap in his diary but he hasn't said anything about the party."

Sir Elton and his partner David Furnish married in a civil ceremony six months ago and had their stag party with Neil Tennant and friends at Knightsbridge restaurant Amaya.

Society caterers Rhubarb, who laid on the food for the Beckhams' pre-World Cup party, will be preparing the six-course meal.